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Building economics and strengthening communities

Our students, faculty and alumni work every day to build stronger communities and economies through business, law, public policy, trade, finance and so much more. This is accomplished through our partnerships with every sector of the agricultural industry.

Degree Programs

Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer deep insight and training into the operation, economics and wellbeing of agricultural businesses, farms, agencies and communities. You'll find graduates of these programs leading everything from family farms to some of the world's largest agricultural companies.
Degrees available:
Minor | B.S.
Degrees available:
M.S. | M.Ag.
Degrees available:
Ph.D.
Degrees available:
Minor
Degrees available:
Minor | Certificate | M.S.
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Research and Innovation
Predicting investment returns for crop irrigation

Alabama farmers considering investing in irrigation equipment will soon have a free, comprehensive online tool — built by researchers in the College of Agriculture — to help them decide.

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Auburn Family
Taylor named head of agricultural economics and rural sociology

Following a national search, Professor Mykel Taylor has been named head of the College of Agriculture's Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, effective April 15.

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Impact
Addressing agriculture challenges

A recent report by social science researchers at Auburn and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station will inform Gov. Kay Ivey’s strategic economic growth plan, Catalyst, on the agriculture industry.

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Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology